Nur 425 exam 1 2024 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Oxygen is ____ whereas CO2 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline. Acidic. Hydrogen is _____. - Answer - Acidic HCO3 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline HCl is _____. - Answer - Acidic Glucose is _____. - Answer - Acidic List the compensatory mechanisms (3) for acid-base balance. - Answer - 1. Buffer System -Very quick acting, but doesn't last long -Made up of proteins, ions, hydrogen, etc. -Strong acids are made to weaker acids, or vice versa 2. Respiratory System -Kicks in after a few minutes, la...

NUR 425 Exam 3 Questions And Answers. Verified and Updated. Normal ICP - answer5-15 mmHg Increased ICP - answerPressure of 20 mmHg or greater for 5 minutes or longer Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - answerCPP=MAP-ICP should be between 60-100 Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) - answer70-90 mmHg INR (International Normalized Ratio) - answerUsed to standardize the PT values 2-3 Normal Serum Sodium Levels - answer135-145 mEq/L D dimer (lab test) - answerA laboratory test that measures the am...

NUR 425 Exam 3 Questions And Answers. Verified and Updated. Which of the following is the body's first line of defense against an acid-base imbalance? - answerChemical and protein buffers In regards to acid-base imbalance, what does "compensation" mean? - answerIt is the body's attempt to correct the acid-base imbalance Which of the following places a patient at risk for a state of acidosis? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. A patient with severe anxiety b. A patient rescued from a drownin...